Xiaomi Set to Shake Up Foldable Market with Mix Fold 4 and Mix Flip
Xiaomi is poised to make waves in the foldable smartphone market with the upcoming launch of its Mix Fold 4 and Mix Flip devices on July 19. These new entries promise to challenge industry leaders with cutting-edge specifications and innovative design features.
Mix Fold 4: Thin, Light, and Powerful
The Mix Fold 4 is set to impress with its remarkably slim profile:
- Thickness: Just 9.47mm when folded
- Weight: A mere 226 grams
This makes it significantly thinner and lighter than Samsung's recently launched Galaxy Z Fold 6 (12.1mm thick, 239g). The Mix Fold 4 even edges out the current slimmest foldable, the HONOR Magic V3, in terms of weight.
Key Features:
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Camera: Leica quad-camera system with dual telephoto lenses (possibly 3.2x and 5x periscope)
- Charging: 50W wireless charging support
- Durability: IPX8 water resistance
- Connectivity: Two-way satellite communication
Mix Flip: Xiaomi's First Clamshell Foldable
The Mix Flip marks Xiaomi's entry into the flip-phone style foldable market. While details are limited, early information suggests it aims to address common issues in this form factor:
- Battery: Substantial 4,500+mAh capacity
- Charging: 67W fast charging support
- Performance: Likely powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Industry insiders hint that the Mix Flip may solve core problems that have discouraged users from adopting smaller foldables, with strong dual-screen specifications, performance, and photography capabilities.
Global Availability
While the Mix Fold 4 may remain exclusive to China, there's speculation that the Mix Flip could see a global release, potentially reaching markets outside of China.
Launch Event
Xiaomi's July 19 event will also showcase other products, including:
- Xiaomi Watch S4 Sport
- Xiaomi Smart Band 9
- Xiaomi Buds 5
As the foldable market continues to evolve, Xiaomi's new offerings promise to bring fresh competition and innovation to this rapidly growing segment of the smartphone industry.